We were able to put in place what I consider some common-sense mineral permitting reforms in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

The majority leader is invited to the Arctic at any time of his choosing. January is a fine time. Mr. President, I do share with colleagues--they hear it from me quite frequently--that the United States is an Arctic nation. Hailing from…

I would welcome the majority leader to stay and listen to my comments this evening because I am speaking about the Arctic, and as a Senator from New York, he could certainly appreciate the role that the Arctic plays.

Hydropower is about 20 percent of our state's electricity, on average, every year.

I particularly enjoy sitting here in an energy committee room with the FERC Commissioners in front of us and having it be relatively calm.

I come to the floor this afternoon to speak to a tragedy that we saw this past week, just a week ago today. Two Army AH-64 Apache helicopters were making their way back to Fort Wainwright. Fort Wainwright is an Army post in interior…

I particularly enjoy sitting here in an energy committee room with the FERC Commissioners in front of us and having it be relatively calm.

Hydropower is about 20 percent of our state's electricity, on average, every year.

I really appreciate you recognizing that Alaska is not going to be at a disadvantage when it comes to Federal funding.

I think we would agree that that is not right, that is not reasonable.

I think we would agree that that is not right, that is not reasonable.

I really appreciate you recognizing that Alaska is not going to be at a disadvantage when it comes to Federal funding.

I think that this is an area where we can and we should be leading.

I find it inexcusable and astonishing that Hawaii and Alaska would not be included.

I find it inexcusable and astonishing that Hawaii and Alaska would not be included.

I think that this is an area where we can and we should be leading.

I am hoping that this stand-down will achieve the desired outcome which is really to really determine the safety there and not just a messaging tool

I hope you feel it in your heart that this is one where we have failed our veterans.

I think we would agree that that is not right, that is not reasonable.

I am hoping that this stand-down will achieve the desired outcome which is really to really determine the safety there and not just a messaging tool

this is not about double dip. This is truly about addressing some of the realities that come when you are in these cold weather environments

I really appreciate you recognizing that Alaska is not going to be at a disadvantage when it comes to Federal funding.

I find it inexcusable and astonishing that Hawaii and Alaska would not be included.

I think that this is an area where we can and we should be leading. There is no reason why we should not.

I hope you feel it in your heart that this is one where we have failed our veterans.